Joyce Bennett, 71

Posted by on Oct 13, 2020


Joyce Ann Bennett of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Abernathy) Bennett, was born October 13, 1948 in Adair County, KY and departed this life on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 71 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the New Journey Church and was Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Joyce enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Misty Buley in 2016 and a sister: Regina Ray.
Survivors include: A daughter: Angie Bennett and husband Bryan of Campbellsville; a son: Jeff Murphy of Campbellsville; three brothers: Calvin Bennett and wife Dawn and Eugene Bennett and wife Sissy all of Campbellsville and David Bennett and wife Lori of South Carolina; three grandchildren: Chloe Bennett of Greensburg, Wade Clark of Louisville and Ava Bennett Marr of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral Service for Joyce Ann Bennett will be Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Don Watson will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 10 AM Wednesday until time for the service.
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASKS ARE REQUIRED
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Mr. Robert Bagby Obituary

Posted by on Oct 11, 2020

Mr. Robert Bagby of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Ike Bagby and Velma (Jeffries) Bagby was born June 15th, 1936, in Green County. He departed this life on Friday, October 9th, 2020, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was 84 years of age.
Mr. Bagby was baptist in faith and was a former general laborer during his life. He was an ethusiastic avid fisherman.
Mr. Bagby is survived by three sons: James Bagby and wife Brenda of Mannsville, Thurman Bagby and wife Donna of Liberty, and Larry Bagby and wife Kathy of Bradfordsville; two daughters: Pam White of Lebanon and Rosemary Schuhmann and husband Richard of Campbellsville. Ten grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, step grandchildren, and step great-great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by two brothers: Val Bagby of Campbellsville and Danny Bagby and wife Wanda of Illinois; two sisters: Eva Mae Cox of Campbellsville and Mary Bright of Greensburg.
Mr. Bagby is preceded in death by three grandchildren and two brothers: Coy Bagby and Junior Bagby.
Walk through visitation is requested from 10am-1pm EST, Wednesday, October 14th, at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville.
Funeral services will be 1pm EST, Wednesday, October 14th, at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville. Brother Gerald Armstrong will be officiating the service for Mr. Robert Bagby. Burial to follow in the Tyler Creek Cemetery.
Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering building.
The staff at Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Robert Bagby at our funeral home. God bless you during this difficult

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Patricia Followell

Posted by on Oct 10, 2020

Patricia Followell of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Wallace Cox and Wilma Thompson Cox, was born December 29, 1947 in Casey County, Kentucky.  She died at 8:57 A.M., Friday, October 9, 2020 in Louisville.    Age:  72

Patricia professed faith in Christ and was a former dairy farmer. She enjoyed dancing and her flowers. But nothing compared to the time spent with her grandchildren.

She united in marriage to Billy Followell and he preceded her in death April 1, 1979 and was also preceded in death by her companion, J.W. Hogue.

She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Billy “Bug” Followell Jr. and wife, Rhoda of Campbellsville, Kim Sapp and husband, Dwight of Greensburg and Tommie Hogue and companion, Gina of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Ashley Williamson, Andrea Followell and Kaley Meers and husband, George; four great- grandchildren: Brooklyn Williamson, Michael Williamson, Sarah Williamson and Rae Matney; one brother and three sisters: Joe Cox and Charoltte Malone of Campbellsville;  Melinda Bishop of Burkesville and Sheila Gabehart and husband,  Randy of Knifley; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Patricia was also preceded in death by one son, Christopher Followell; two grandchildren: Billy Earl Followell and Bethany Jean Followell; three brothers and one sister: Raymond Cox, Jerry Cox, Maurice Cox and Diana Cox.

VISITATION: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 12, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Casey Baker

BURIAL: Old Liberty Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Dorval Price, 80

Posted by on Oct 9, 2020

On the afternoon of October 7th, 2020, Dorval Welman Price of Greensburg departed this life at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was 80 years of age.

Dorval was born in the Grab community of Green County to Daniel Washington Price and Gladys Simpson Price on February 21, 1940.

At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S.Navy where he served his country honorably as a photographic interpreter on highly classified missions. A P2V plane accident off the coast of Scotland ended his military career.

He lived his life fully beginning early in life with adventures as varied as a deck mate on the steamship Avalon, enlisting in the Navy, and working in the oil fields in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. He spent a long career in the auto repair business, beginning as the service and parts manager at Theiss Chevrolet in Greensburg, then at Lyon Beard Chevrolet in Campbellsville, Ky. He then became a businessman in Campbellsville, where he owned and operated Campbellsville Motors, Campbellsville Gulf service station, and a body shop and tire store.  He also operated a household moving service, Campbellsville Movers, and was an insurance adjuster, owning Wilson Adjustment Service. Throughout his various careers he was a lifetime farmer at heart, growing tobacco on his farm near Thurlow and after retirement he also enjoyed raising cattle. Dorval was an avid historian and interested in the genealogy of his family. His love of his ancestral home in Virginia, Mulberry Hill, and his support of the foundation for preservation efforts became a passion.

Dorval was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Washington Price, his mother Gladys Simpson Wright, and two brothers, Cornelius (Tracy) Price and Garland Russell.

He is survived by his life partner Susan Pennington and his two sons, Travis (Martha) of Campbellsville and Rhett (Becky) of Greensburg, 3 grand children, Cierra Bloyd (Cody) of Greensburg, Hannah Despain (Elliott) of Campbellsville and Rachel Price of Lexington, step grandaughter Rhiannon Lowe (Quinn) of Greensburg, a great granddaughter, Daisy May Bloyd, and three step great grandchildren Lemmy, Luxy and Creek McQueary. Also survived by his beloved dogs, Ernie and Speedy.

No public services will be held.  A private celebration of life will be held by the family.

No public services will be held.  A private celebration of life will be held by the family.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to The Historic Staunton River Foundation in Randolph, Va. info@historicstauntonriverfoundation.org

Historic Staunton River Foundation

PO Box 1

Randolph, Va 23962

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Pat Ferrante

Posted by on Oct 9, 2020

Pat Ferrante of Campbellsville, son the late Francesco Ferrante and Maria Musian Ferrante, was born October 22, 1925 in Sannicandro di Bari, Italy.  He died at 2:38 A.M., Wednesday, October 7, 2020 in Campbellsville.   Age: 94

He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Pat was a retired employee of Parker Kalon in Campbellsville after thirty years of service and was a former owner of Fastool, Inc.

He united in marriage to Jean Sannicandro June 24, 1948 and she preceded him in death May 15, 2007.  

Pat worked for the American Government during World War II training American soldiers on how to mechanic.  He enjoyed telling stories and having fun.

He is survived by one son and one daughter:  Frank Ferrante and wife, Nancy of Campbellsville and Deborah Ferrante and husband, Kevin Wright of Bardstown;

eight grandchildren:  Jamie Didion, Scott Didion and wife, Coleen, Ashley Coomes and husband, Val, Kate Allen, Meg Patterson and husband, Tye, Alex Ferrante Burton and husband, Tyler, Jenna Ferrante and Jacob Ferrante; three great-grandchildren:  Hudson Didion, Reid Patterson and Jackson Allen; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann Ferrante Didion and husband, Doug and one brother and three sisters.

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VISITATION: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, October 12, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

PRIVATE FUNERAL MASS:  Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Our Lady of             Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens                                                    

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Timmy Kittrell

Posted by on Oct 9, 2020

Timmy Kittrell of Campbellsville, son the late Henery Kittrell and Lillian Mesker Kittrell, was born October 11, 1950 in Fort Knox, Kentucky.   He died at 3:40 P.M., Wednesday, October 7, 2020 in Louisville.   Age:  69

He attended Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Campbellsville.

He was employed at TENCO and Adanta for over twenty years.

Timmy loved jewelry, old cars, fishing, money, animals on the farm and motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons.

He is survived by one brother, John Kittrell and wife, Delma of Elizabethtown; his caregivers, Chris and Trina Murphy of Campbellsville; a brother, Richard Brown; a special friend, Morris Miller and his friends at Tri-Generations and Adanta.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Danny Lee Kittrell and William Kittrell.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:     1:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Pastor Bob Cutler and Pastor Jase Divens

BURIAL:  Poplar Log Cemetery in Barren County

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Christine Blankenship Rogers

Posted by on Oct 9, 2020

Christine Blankenship Rogers of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Owen Blankenship and Anabelle Arvin Blankenship, was born July 7, 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 11:12 A.M., Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Campbellsville.    Age:  91

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Millers Chapel United Methodist Church.

Christine was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and had also worked several years at Roger’s Foodland.

She united in marriage to Clay M. Rogers April 9, 1955.

Besides her husband, Clay M. Rogers of Campbellsville, she is survived by a daughter, Pam Rogers of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Christine was also preceded in death by two brothers and seven sisters:  Eugene Blankenship, J. C. Blankenship, Geneva Brown, Beulah Bright, Lois Burris, Nan Wettrick, Thelma Marlow, Vera Williams and Ruby Blankenship.

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VISITATION: 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Richard Lowe and Rev. John Loper

ENTOMBMENT:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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John Ferriell, 73

Posted by on Oct 8, 2020


John Michael Ferriell, of Campbellsville, the son of the late John Alfonso and Monica (Hinton) Ferriell, was born December 9, 1946 in Louisville and departed this life on October 6, 2020 in Louisville at the Signature Health Care Rockford. He was 73 years of age.
          He was an inspector for Tube Turns in Louisville, a Veteran of the United States Army and was of the Catholic Faith.
          He was a past Commander and lifetime member of the American Legion Dixie Post #220, and was an avid fisherman.
          He united in marriage to Rose (Neace) Ferriell, who survives.
To this union were born two children: Brecca (Kenny) Russell of Louisville and Scott Ferriell of Campbellsville.
          Also surviving is a grandson: Jonathan Ferriell of Louisville; lifelong friends: Mike and Alice Leon of Louisville.
         
The funeral service for John Michael Ferriell will be Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with Father Saju Vadakumpadan officiating.
         
Visitation after 11:30 A.M. Tuesday until time for the service.
 
          There will be a private graveside service held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff with full Military Honors.
         
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Elroy Riggs

Posted by on Oct 6, 2020

Elroy Riggs of Campbellsville, son the late Richard Bryant Riggs and Lucinda Marie White Riggs, was born February 1, 1937 and was proud of being from Finley Ridge, Kentucky.  He died at 3:11 P.M., Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Campbellsville.  Age: 83

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Elroy was a retired owner and operator of Green River Wholesale.

He united in marriage to Rachel Reese July 5, 1958.

Besides his wife, Rachel Riggs of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and one daughter:  Alan Riggs and wife, Alicia of Greensburg and Vickie McKinley and husband, Mark of Campbellsville; five grandchildren:  Maggie Brooke Adams and husband, Kevin of Louisville, Kelsey Riggs of St. Petersburg, Florida, Ellie Paine and husband, Davis of Maryville, Tennessee, Rachel Hughes and husband, Sean of Memphis, Tennessee and Peter Riggs of Greensburg; two great-grandchildren:  Claire Coleman and Julian Coleman of St. Petersburg, Florida;

one sister, Elaine Harrison of Shelbyville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters:  Orval C. Riggs, Charles A. Riggs, Weldon Ray Riggs, Donna Victoria Payne and Lou Ann Turner.

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE:    Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James E. Jones

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Maurice Coakley “Buddy” Bryant

Posted by on Oct 6, 2020

Maurice Coakley (Buddy) Bryant of Campbellsville, son of the late Robert L. and Cecil Chelf Bryant was born February 8, 1929 in Taylor County.  He died on Friday, October 2, 2020 at age 91. 

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Campbellsville.  Buddy was a retired operating engineer and belonged to the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 in Illinois for more than 50 years. Buddy spent his career operating heavy equipment and helped to build hundreds of miles of roads in northern Illinois during his career. 

Besides his family and friends, Buddy loved hunting, fishing, wine making, and collecting hats and cars.  He also loved to travel and visit friends and family along the way.  Attending the Sandwich, Illinois (DeKalb County) Fair was a favorite annual event for him.

Besides his daughters Mary Lynn (Bryant) McKittrick and husband Glenn of Campbellsville, Debbie (Bryant) Woodrum and husband Ron of Oswego, Illinois, Janette Bryant and husband Pete Cleary of Aurora, Illinois, step-daughter Tonja Miller and husband Rich of Algonquin, Illinois, and step-son Jeff Shafer and wife Linda of Darion, Illinois, he is survived by his granddaughters Brooke Kinnaman and husband Steve, Amber Braband and husband Mike, Tina Wickert and husband Matt, grandsons Jordan Woodrum, Kyle McKittrick and wife Marcia, Tiler Miller, Jake and Luke Shafer, seven great grandchildren, his brothers Leonard Bryant of Campbellsville, Raymond Bryant and wife Fay of Maryville, Tennessee, sister Janice Bryant Harmon of Campbellsville, long-time friend and companion Ruth Phillips of Campbellsville as well as many other relatives and friends. 

He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Maurice Lee Bryant, two brothers, Willard Bryant and Robert Bryant. 

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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 9, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Kent Ashley 

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Friendship Baptist Church in remembrance of Buddy and may be made at Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home

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